An independent cinema is due to re-open soon in Frome and Somerset Live has been granted an exclusive look at the extensive renovation work carried out.

The Westway Cinema is due to open to the public on Wednesday next week (February 22) after work to transform the ageing premises into a three-screen gem.

Somerset Live walked through the revamped screens taking in the updated décor and refurbished bar area.

The new Westway team, comprising Pat and Beryl Scott who already own the Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea, said they were nervous but very excited to open their doors for the first time next week.

Pat Scott at the refurbished Westway Cinema in Frome

Movies on offer for the first couple of days include La La Land, The Lego Batman Movie, The Great Wall, Sing and Hidden Figures. Although they will be open to the public on Wednesday and Thursday, their official opening date is Friday as staff training will be taking place on the first couple of days.

Pat and Beryl will show all the current releases – such as La La Land and The Lego Batman Movie - and sell tickets across the board for £4.

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The cinema will also retain the fully licensed bar, and include an up-to-date hot drinks machine too. Other snacks and sweets, including popcorn, will also be available from the counter.

An intermission will also be held in-between the trailers and the film and an ice-cream cart will be brought out.

Inside the Westway Cinema in Frome

Speaking soon after he was announced as the new tenant of the cinema, Pat, a former aircraft engineer, said: "The independent cinema world is a very small one. I was good friends with the O'Conners and I heard that the cinema in Frome was available so decided to take it up.

"I've been to Frome many times to see the O'Conners and I very much enjoy the place."